In a significance development, the Nigeria Police Force has reported the arrest of Ibrahim Abdullahi, commonly known as Mandi, the alleged mastermind of the March 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the revelation during a press briefing in Kaduna State, as reported by The Will on Thursday.
According to ACP Adejobi, the arrest of Abdullahi, alias Mandi, marks a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the heinous attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train. During the operation leading to his apprehension, law enforcement agents seized 48 AK-47 rifles. Investigations are currently underway to uncover Abdullahi’s alleged sponsors and suppliers of the weapons used in the attack.
The arrest underscores the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to ensuring justice for the victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack and to apprehending all individuals involved in such criminal activities. Further details regarding the arrest and ongoing investigations will be provided in due course.